Alliesthesia
Alliesthesia
Alliesthesia (pronounced: al-lee-es-thee-zia) is a term in the field of psychophysiology that refers to the changing pleasure or displeasure associated with sensory stimuli, such as temperature or taste, depending on the internal state of the organism. The term was coined by French researcher Michel Cabanac in 1971.
Etymology
The term 'alliesthesia' is derived from the Greek words 'allos', meaning 'other', and 'aisthesis', meaning 'sensation'. Thus, it essentially translates to 'other sensation', signifying the change in perception of a stimulus depending on the internal state.
Related Terms
- Homeostasis: The state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living organisms.
- Thermoregulation: The ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries.
- Sensory Perception: The process of receiving, processing, and interpreting sensory information.
- Psychophysiology: The branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes.
See Also
References
- Cabanac, M. (1971). Physiological role of pleasure. Science, 173(4002), 1103-1107.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alliesthesia
- Wikipedia's article - Alliesthesia
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